Suspender Buckle and a ?

[dkw]

I went out today to try and locate the site where a mid to late 19th century farmhouse stood. I succeeded in finding it and now I have a couple of questions.

I found what I believe is a suspender buckle. It doesn't have any markings. I've never seen one with an person on it. Any ideas?




The next object has me stumped. It's made of brass. The portion with the holes is slightly curved like it mounted to something with a rounded surface. The ring section is just about the right size for a finger.







Here are the rest of my non iron finds in case anyone's interested. Nothing spectacular but at least I know I'm in the right area. The shell casings are a 38 WCF and a 32-40. They're both W.R.A. Co. headstamps so they date from the right time period. It's wonderful not having any modern trash but those harmonica pieces were starting to get on my nerves.

 

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[Rob66]

Intresting finds.The best part is finding out what it is.
RD

 

[doublet2a]

That is a 1969 "D" copper penny, worth about 2 Cents??
Sorry, couldn't help my self
Looks like you got a ladies sash buckle too??
When there's old harmonica pieces, there's usually goodies too
God luck on this site, looks like it will be a good one


Tim

 

[stryker-one]

Great finds Good photos. The ring thing with a blade on it could be a twine cutter used for tying bundles. It looks rusted and dull now. Just an idea.

Thank you for sharing.

Stryker

 

[DCMatt]

Great finds The ring thing with a blade on it could be a twine cutter used for tying bundles.

Stryker

Great ID! Also known as a ring knife. The blade was mounted on the holes. Can't find a pic of an old one, but here's a modern version.

DCMatt

 

[Gypsy Heart]

The ring thing....is a handle to a candle holder......

 

[kenb]

Holy crap Gypsy, you totally nailed that one.

kenb

 

[DCMatt]

Great finds The ring thing with a blade on it could be a twine cutter used for tying bundles.

Stryker

Great ID! Also known as a ring knife. The blade was mounted on the holes. Can't find a pic of an old one, but here's a modern version.

DCMatt

I read that broken ring knives were often use as candle holder handles... or something like that... OK, maybe not...

I think Gypsy is right, as usual...

DCMatt

 

[Angelo]

Ok Gypsy...enough! You are beginning to freak me out.

Tony

 

[BuckleBoy]

Wow Gypsy! Did PBK send you some of his scary telepathic ID skills?!!




Nice ID!

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Wow Gypsy! Did PBK send you some of his scary telepathic ID skills?!!




Nice ID!

I am but a small grasshopper compared to the great and powerful PBK

 

[dkw]

The ring thing....is a handle to a candle holder......

UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Gyspsy

 

[texan connection]

Wow!! slam dunked that one gypsy

 

[FlatCat]

Looks like you found a nice site there...nice digs you got!

FC

 

[ModernMiner]

Wow Gypsy! Did PBK send you some of his scary telepathic ID skills?!!




Nice ID!

I am but a small grasshopper compared to the great and powerful PBK

LMAO!!!!
Good one Gypsy!